Steel-strong experience for Lady RaidersNORTON — The J.I. Burton Lady Raiders enter the 2016-17 campaign with four returning starters and a bunch of other players enthused about contributing. Of the varsity’s eight players, seven have be...

Spartans blessed with depth, experienceCOEBURN — Three returning starters, a lot of heart, and a memory of last year’s strong season make the 2016-17 Eastside Spartans a formidable force. Entering his fifth year as Eastside boys’ head b...

Wyrick fires in 27 as Eastside controls LebanonBRISTOL — From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the Lady Spartans controlled their 69-57 victory over Lebanon on Wednesday at the Bearcat Den. With the win, Eastside advanced to the quarterfina...

Burton Raiders split games at RidgeviewROSE RIDGE — J.I. Burton’s basketball contingent traveled to Ridgeview on Tuesday, with the boys’ team earning a 62-52 win over the Wolfpack while the Lady Raiders were overwhelmed 69-33 by the hom...

Lady Bears focus on consistencyBIG STONE GAP — Three points. That’s how close Union’s Lady Bears came to winning the state championship a year ago. Two starters. That’s how many seasoned players return from that far-reaching squ...

Time of learning, understanding at UnionBIG STONE GAP — This season the Union Bears have some holes to fill as caused by graduation, but they also have young firepower and an optimistic coach. The Bears lost five seniors, among them lead...